OpenAI

OpenAI manages approximately $500M in assets under management, deploying capital across AI and technology companies at various growth stages.

The firm's investment thesis centers on AI, Foundation Models — sectors where they have built deep expertise and strong deal flow.

There are 1 portfolio companies on record for OpenAI. This figure covers publicly known investments — stealth-mode and unannounced deals are not included.

OpenAI primarily writes checks at the Early Stage stage, though like most active funds, they may participate in adjacent rounds when the opportunity fits.

OpenAI is a early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015, headquartered in USA, managing approximately $500M in assets under management. The firm concentrates on AI, Foundation Models, deploying capital primarily at the early stage level. Notable AI portfolio companies include Humane. OpenAI has participated in 2 funding rounds tracked by Awaira, deploying capital across AI, Foundation Models sectors. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes AI-focused companies with strong technical foundations and clear market opportunities. Awaira assigns OpenAI an investor score of 80/100 based on portfolio strength, AI sector exposure, and market activity. The firm investment thesis centers on identifying AI companies that demonstrate strong technical moats, clear paths to revenue, and potential for category leadership within their respective segments. OpenAI evaluates opportunities based on team quality, market timing, technology differentiation, and capital efficiency. Portfolio companies including Humane reflect the firm emphasis on backing founders who combine deep technical expertise with commercial execution capability. — that is widely considered OpenAI's marquee bet. It captures the kind of opportunity the firm consistently seeks out.